Places We Love in Syracuse

Set in a quiet residential area 5 km from the seafront of the Sicilian town of Siracusa, the Kosmos is a detached house with private garage and large garden with fruit trees.

"The host Salvo, was quite a hospitable man. My mum travelled to Siracusa for a work conference and her stay at Kosmos was short very comfortable. Salvo has a garden with fresh fruits and he was always willing to go out of his way to ensure her comfort. He even offered to pick her from town in his own car. The place is quiet away from the city bustle and quite homely. Ideal for study and some alone time to reflect. Breakfast was delicious Sicilian meal. Highly recommend "

Aretusa Vacanze is located in a completely renovated 17th-century building at the centre of Syracuse's Ortygia Island. It offers self-catering rooms.

"We arrived at Siracusa on May 26 for a 4 night stay and, with help from Antonio, we made it to Vicolo Zuccala 1 in Ortigia. We had emailed ahead to say that we would need more help than usual because Paulette broke her foot in Taormina. Antonio made sure we got a room that was easy to get into, and he and Ettore unloaded our luggage and Ettore took Doug to the garage and put our car safely away.
When we discovered that the beautiful rooftop breakfast room could only be reached by a spiral staircase, we were a little disappointed. But when Paulette tried it, she discovered that she could go up quickly (two steps at a time) by putting her knee down! It was so worth it, and we did this every day and enjoyed a fantastic breakfast with sun and a view. Ettore was there to greet us and helped Paulette to her seat. Freshly squeezed orange juice arrived quickly from Ettore or Maurzio (who are the owners and brothers), followed by cappuccino from Asseiler . Breakfast choices were numerous, including hot scrambled eggs and bacon, but best of all were the croissants with Maurzio’s homemade marmalade! And of course, a second cappuccino for Paulette and pot of tea for Doug. We really were pampered and met several other guest while we were there, who also seemed to be enjoying this as much as we did.
There was always someone at the front desk, and everyone was helpful and friendly.
During our 4 nights there, we had a lot of help and advice on restaurants; and when it was time to leave, Ettore went to the garage and drove our car back, which Doug really appreciated.
This really is a jewel in old Ortigia!"

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What Guests Said About Syracuse:

Susan

United Kingdom

10

A beautiful & relaxed city.

A beautiful & relaxed city. Amazing food and lots to see and do. It felt a very safe city to just wander around.
Public transport isn't great if you dont have a car to get to things which are further out, but it is do-able.
There is plenty to do and see in the city and lots of wonderful restaurants. It's a surprisingly good city for vegetarians & vegans. Plus the best ice cream & granita anywhere!

Anonymous

Taiwan

10

If you go to Syracuse, you will definitely go to Ortigia.

If you go to Syracuse, you will definitely go to Ortigia. This is a stunning little island. Walking the streets in constant amazement, the feel of history is everywhere. Beautiful. It's definitely touristy but it's not overwhelming. You can find good food there too but funnily the best meal we had was not in Ortigia. It was in Syracuse in a little place called La Sfiziosa Bistrot. If you like the beach, there are plenty of options. We had a car so we decided to find a quiet spot. And we did find a little secluded cove just south of Syracuse. Beautiful.

Anonymous

United States of America

10

Parking can be difficult but with some planning you'll...

Parking can be difficult but with some planning you'll find the parking lots are just what you need. The island is stunningly beautiful with plenty of alleyways to get lost in and explore. There is a no hassle factor for tourists which is great... and people are very friendly. Food was superb and very fresh... and highly recommend the fish market and food stalls! Oh, and go jump in the sea!

Eric

Norway

4.0

Strange vibe, awkwardly quiet, mostly tourists, many...

Strange vibe, awkwardly quiet, mostly tourists, many Syracusans seemed discontent; several encounters where the locals seemed frustrated with having to relate to tourists. Will never go back, and glad not to. (The Dome and the Piazza is of course beautiful).

Renato

United States of America

8.0

Go to the archeological area but don't miss the...

Go to the archeological area but don't miss the Archeological Museum ( you can visit adding only a few euros but whort while ) and go to the Palazzo Bellomo Museum well organized and with the spectacular Antonello Da Messina painting

Hotels That Guests Love in Syracuse

“The location is new and overlooking the archaeological site. Parking space and quiet during the night
A super friendly couple is running the B&B. They were providing great hints for our visit including a lovely place for dinner
One of the best places we were staying in Sicily 10 out of 10”

“We stayed a week and we were very at home and comfortable with every aspect of the accommodations. Staff were wonderful and the daily breakfast (included) was delicious and baked fresh. We can't wait to go back and will definitely recommend Atrio B&B to anyone traveling to Sicily!”

“The location in the Ortigia was very good in a walking distance from all the important sites. The staff was very kind and helpful. Rooms were spacious and clean. Good breakfast.
We even found a parking opposite the hotel door.”

“Hotel Henry's House was a dream. From the concierge service of Francesco and the rest of the staff to the artwork, delicious food, and beautifully appointed rooms we cannot praise this hotel enough. We were extremely impressed with the personal service. The staff took the time to address our questions and requests for recommendations and they never disappointed. We felt like we had the insider Ortigian knowledge of where to go and where to eat. Charming, charming, charming. We'll be back.”